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November 2017
(74%)
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(90%)
379 Reviews
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The editors liked
The $120 Amazon Cloud Cam's crisp 1080p HD live feed
Prompt motion notifications and free 24-hour clip storage set a new value standard for indoor home security cameras
Easy to install
Sharp daytime and night vision image
Clear two-way audio
Works with other Amazon products
Excellent video quality
Motion detection can differentiate between human activity and other movement
Can view camera feed on Echo Show
Echo Spot
Fire TV devices
And Fire tablets
Inexpensive
Intuitive app
Can distinguish between people and pets
Good video quality
Alexa voice controls
Crisp 1080p video quality
Low price
Affordable camera undercuts the competition
Cloud storage plans are more affordable for multi-cam setups
1080p day and night vision is solid
Cheaper than comparable security cameras
Works with compatible Alexa-enabled devices
Stores recorded clips for 24 hours without a subscription
1080p full HD video and night vision
Footage is clear and well exposed in most conditions
The mic picks up sound very well
And the speaker is loud and distortionfree
Cloud Cam app is quick. Video loads in about two seconds
The Cloud Cam is $120
Which is substantially cheaper than many c
Great Video quality
Good real time viewing
Relatively inexpensive
Easy to use security camera for peeking inside your home from anywhere
Mobile alerts let you watch clips on your phone
Night vision gives a clear image in the dark
Wide
120-degree field of view
Sensitivity is adjustable
So you can dial back the aler
The editors didn't like
Only Amazon cloud subscribers can set motion zones and receive person alerts. Continuous recording is not available (even for subscribers)
And there's no local microSD card storage
No record or snapshot buttons
No sound detection
Some features require subscription
Lacks third-party device or IFTTT integration
Some advanced features require a cloud-storage subscription
No provision for manually recording video or taking a screenshot of your feed
You'll need to buy a replacement power cord to enroll in the Amazon Key service
Requires monthly subscription for extra features
Limited smart home integration
Limited people and pet tracking
Service plans required to access video clips
Not weather sealed
Free service doesn't include video downloads
Alexa integration is basic
120-degree lens is narrower than some rivals
Geofencing feature is finicky
Needs subscription for advanced features like person detection and setting zones
Some bright areas are likely to be blown out
Camera seems too quick to switch to night vision mode when it's still bright inside
A few hiccups in setup
There's no web interface for the camera
No AC WiFi support
No shared access to a camera
Doesn't p
No scheduling
Poor non-subscription services
Not weatherproof
Indoor only
The most useful features are behind a paywall
Subscription costs climb quickly
Your clips are stored on Amazon whether you like it or not
Cheaper than comparable security cameras, Works with compatible Alexa-enabled devices, Stores recorded clips for 24 hours without a subscription, 1080p full HD video and night vision
Geofencing feature is finicky, Needs subscription for advanced features like person detection and setting zones
Overall, Amazon's Cloud Cam is a pretty decent choice. It's well-built, affordable and has an advanced motion sensor that can separate people from pets (if you cough up the subscription money). The 1080p video quality is great, the default 24-hour archive...
Abstract: I've been waiting for an Amazon security camera ever since the online retailer and smart home manufacturer faked me out with the fashion-focused Echo Look cam. Fortunately, I didn't have to wait long. Amazon's inaugural DIY home security camera is here.Av...
Published: 2017-08-11, Author: Michael , review by: wired.com
Easy to use security camera for peeking inside your home from anywhere, Mobile alerts let you watch clips on your phone, Night vision gives a clear image in the dark, Wide, 120-degree field of view, Sensitivity is adjustable, so you can dial back the aler
Not weatherproof; indoor only, The most useful features are behind a paywall, Subscription costs climb quickly, Your clips are stored on Amazon whether you like it or not,
The $120 Amazon Cloud Cam's crisp 1080p HD live feed, prompt motion notifications and free 24-hour clip storage set a new value standard for indoor home security cameras
Only Amazon cloud subscribers can set motion zones and receive person alerts. Continuous recording is not available (even for subscribers), and there's no local microSD card storage
Amazon's Cloud Cam is affordable, reliable and easy to use, but it's the free storage that ultimately makes it more appealing than Nest security cameras and many other home security competitors...
Easy to set up, Excellent video quality, Excellent night vision, Handy two-way audio feature, Customizable motion detection
Requires subscription for video clip downloads, Motion detection too sensitive at free tier
Yes. If you've been wanting a simple wireless at-home indoor video security system that won't break the bank, the Amazon Cloud Cam is an excellent choice that's loaded with features.Editors' RecommendationsAmazon Cloud Cam is the key to its unattended hom...
The $120 Amazon Cloud Cam's crisp 1080p HD live feed, prompt motion notifications and free 24-hour clip storage set a new value standard for indoor home security cameras
Only Amazon cloud subscribers can set motion zones and receive person alerts. Continuous recording is not available (even for subscribers), and there's no local microSD card storage
Amazon's Cloud Cam is affordable, reliable and easy to use, but it's the free storage that ultimately makes it more appealing than Nest security cameras and many other home security competitors...
Abstract: I've been waiting for an Amazon security camera ever since the online retailer and smart home manufacturer faked me out with the fashion-focused Echo Look cam. Fortunately, I didn't have to wait long. Amazon's inaugural DIY home security camera is here.A...
Published: 2018-01-01, Author: Juan , review by: cnet.com/es/
La Amazon Cloud Cam ofrece una buena calidad de video; almacena video gratis por 24 horas que puedes descargar y es más barata que sus principales competidores. Gracias a su compatibilidad con Alexa, puedes ver su transmisión de video en tu televisor con
No permite apagar la luz LED; no ofrece grabación continua de video, ni detección de ruido; no tiene almacenamiento local (microSD) y es necesario suscribirse para establecer zonas de movimiento y diferenciar personas de sólo movimiento. No se puede compa
La cámara Amazon Cloud Cam no es perfecta, pero es una de las mejores cámaras a considerar, pues ofrece un excelente balance entre precio, desempeño y almacenamiento gratis en la nube...
La Amazon Cloud Cam ofrece una buena calidad de video; almacena video gratis por 24 horas que puedes descargar y es más barata que sus principales competidores. Gracias a su compatibilidad con Alexa, puedes ver su transmisión de video en tu televisor con
Lo maloNo permite apagar la luz LED; no ofrece grabación continua de video, ni detección de ruido; no tiene almacenamiento local (microSD) y es necesario suscribirse para establecer zonas de movimiento y diferenciar personas de sólo movimiento. No se pued
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Published: 2018-03-08, Author: Marc , review by: Cnetfrance.fr
Flux vidéo 1080p clair et net, notifications rapides, stockage gratuit de 24 heures
Pas encore disponible en France, seuls les abonnés Amazon peuvent définit des zones de détection des mouvements et recevoir des alertes de personnes, l'enregistrement continu n'est pas disponible et il n'y a pas de stockage extensible par carte microSD
La Cloud Cam d'Amazon est abordable, fiable et facile à utiliser. Mais c'est surtout son stockage cloud gratuit qui la rend plus attractive que les autres caméras des sécurité type Nest et consorts...
